Whew! Tyler Perry is showing up for 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells’ family as they search for answers following his tragic death. The mogul quietly rallied behind the Wells family in a meaningful way, according to reports. And, the support comes as questions continue to surround the Mississippi teen’s disappearance and death following a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island. His mother also shares their final moments together before his tragic passing.
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Tyler Perry Covers Nolan Xavier Wells’ Funeral Costs
According to Ben Crump, Tyler Perry covered the full cost of Wells’ funeral, offering financial support as the family navigates an unimaginable loss. During a Friday press conference, Crump publicly thanked Perry for stepping in, saying the filmmaker made sure the family didn’t have to carry the burden of funeral expenses while they continue seeking answers. Perry has not publicly commented on the situation, but the gesture has drawn attention as the Wells family pushes for transparency in the investigation surrounding the 18-year-old’s death.
Nolan Xavier Wells’ Family Pushes For Answers After Tragedy
Crump also shared that the family requested an independent autopsy because they do not have confidence in the official investigation being conducted by Mississippi authorities. While Colin Kaepernick helped pay for the independent autopsy, Crump emphasized Perry’s role in helping the family through one of the most difficult moments by covering the funeral costs. Xavier Nolan Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island after traveling there with a group of friends from a private dock in Ocean Springs.
Mom Shares Last Words From Nolan Wells
As Xavier Nolan Wells’ family continues searching for answers, his mother, Christine Wonsley, is holding onto the final moments they shared. Speaking during Friday’s press conference, Wonsley revealed that before leaving to spend the night with one of the friends who later joined him on the Fourth of July boating trip, Nolan made her dinner and told her, “Hey mom, I’m about to go, love you,” before giving her a hug and kiss. Authorities recovered the 18-year-old’s body from the waters near Horn Island just days later. His family continues to mourn while seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding his death.
